New Haven police holding fundraiser for wounded police captain

Members of the New Haven Police Department applaud as Captain Anthony Duff leaves Yale New Haven Hospital with his wife on August 22, 2019 a week after he was shot intervening in a shooting while off-duty.

Members of the New Haven Police Department applaud as Captain Anthony Duff leaves Yale New Haven Hospital with his wife on August 22, 2019 a week after he was shot intervening in a shooting while off-duty.

Photo: Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut Media

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Members of the New Haven Police Department applaud as Captain Anthony Duff leaves Yale New Haven Hospital with his wife on August 22, 2019 a week after he was shot intervening in a shooting while off-duty.

Members of the New Haven Police Department applaud as Captain Anthony Duff leaves Yale New Haven Hospital with his wife on August 22, 2019 a week after he was shot intervening in a shooting while off-duty.

Photo: Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut Media

New Haven police holding fundraiser for wounded police captain

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NEW HAVEN — The New Haven Police Department is holding a fundraiser to support Capt. Anthony Duff, who was shot and wounded as he attempted to intervene in the August shooting of another man.

The event will be held Dec. 11 at Vandome, 102 Hamilton St., from 6 to 10 p.m., according to Sgt. Shayna Kendall and Lt. Manmeet Colon.

“The Captain literally put his life on the line,” said Colon. “This is our way of coming together as a police community to show the Captain what he did for us ... and show our respect for him.”

Tickets to the event, expected to feature music, food and raffles, are $20. Those who wish to support Duff but cannot attend are able to purchase T-shirts for the same price, Kendall said.

“All proceeds will go to support Capt. Duff and his ongoing recovery,” said Kendall.

Those interested in buying a ticket or T-shirt can contact Kendall at SKendall@newhavenct.gov or 203-946-6285; or Colon at mkcolon@newhavenct.gov or 203-668-8907.

Businesses are invited to offer raffle prizes for the event, Colon said.

Duff was wounded Aug. 12 as he attempted to intervene in the shooting of Troy Clark, 46, near the intersection of Dixwell Avenue and Henry Street.

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